All patients treated in Salisbury after train crash discharged from hospital
The train driver still remains in Southampton General
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has confirmed that all thirteen patients treated at the district hospital following the train crash on Sunday (31st October) have now been discharged.
CEO Stacey Hunter had confirmed on Monday (1st November) that of the four people admitted with their injuries only one was still there.
But the trust said on Twitter today (3rd) that they have all now left.
The driver of one of the trains who suffered life changing injuries is still being treated at Southampton General Hospital.
South Western Railway have paid tribute to the 74 year old man who they called a "deeply respected colleague".
In a statement they said:
“We want to pay tribute to our driver who was injured on Sunday night. He is a deeply respected colleague, who has over 50 years’ experience of driving on this route and an excellent professional track record. All our drivers are regularly assessed to the highest standards and he has fully satisfied all requirements.
“Initial findings indicate that the driver acted in an impeccable way in a valiant attempt to keep his passengers safe, staying at the controls throughout. We thank him for his actions and we wish him a speedy recovery as he continues to be treated in hospital.”
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch have said their initial findings suggest the driver of the SWR service had hit the brakes, as well as demanding an emergency stop, after passing a red signal while approaching Fisherton Tunnel.
It was "almost certainly" affected by low adhesion between the wheels and the track, the RAIB said.
South Western Railway and Network Rail are being investigated over their low adhesion policies.